GSS MIDDLE

EAST L.L.C.

IF SYSTEMS
RF SYSTEMS
DIGITAL CABLE TV SYSTEMS
IPTV SYSTEMS

IF Distribution Structure
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SATELLITE
DISH

IF
AMPLIFIER

TV
SOCKET

MULTISWITC
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IF Distribution Advantages
Most economical SMATV System
Possible to watch a lot of channels
Possible to install the PAY TV decoders
in each TV points
Can subscribe the PAY TV channels
individually.

IF Distribution Disadvantages
No possibility for centralized channel line-up
Individual tuning of receivers is necessary when
there is some changes in satellite parameters
Not possible to control the type of channels to
be received. (Any channels coming through the
satellite can be viewed)
Not possible to distribute any in-house channels
through the system.
The active components are kept in various
location hence the system will be less reliable &
difficult to maintain.

TWO OPTION TO SET-UP HEAD-END

STATION
OPTION 1

Utilizing individual
receivers for each
channel
in
the
head-end
station.
The output will be
fed
to
the
modulators.

OPTION 2

Professional
receiver
modules
will be used which
will convert the
signal directly from
the satellite to RF
Channels.

The option1 will be more economical compared to option

2 but, this will be more professional and reliable.

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Option 2

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RF Distribution Advantages
The channels are tuned in the Head-End
station. Hence specified channel list can be
created.
Possible to distribute the PAY TV channels
through the system
In-house channels can be added in the system
No receivers in the rooms hence single remote
for the TV
The channels can be tuned directly on the TV.

RF Distribution Disadvantages
The number of channels that are able to
distribute are limited to a maximum of
95 channels.
The distribution network is analogue
hence the disturbance of local channels
and others are common.
Due to analogue distribution network, it
is not possible to ensure the same
picture quality in the all the TVs.
The HD reception is not possible using
this system.

If the hotel replaces the TVs with new

digital tuner TVs then the channels can be
tuned directly in TVs. Otherwise, a set-topbox to be installed in each TV point .

Digital
Cable
TV
Structure

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Digital Head-End

HD Set-top-box
TV w/ Digital
Tuner

Digital Cable TV Advantages

More number of channels can be
distributed through RF network.
The Head-End station is located in one
place hence the maintenance will be easy
and the system will be reliable.
The picture quality in all the TVs will be
perfect
The HD channel distribution is possible in
the system
The existing RF system can be replaced
with this system without disturbing the

 The existing coax network

can be
utilized, additional wiring is not needed.
PAY TV channel can be subscribed and
distributed centrally.
In-house channel distribution is possible
using this system.

Digital Cable TV Disadvantages

Interactive services are not possible
If the TVs are not having digital tuner
then
additional
set-top-box
are
necessary

List of interactive services;

Personalized welcome message
Personalized channel list
Viewing and ordering the menu from
hotel restaurants via TV
Video on demand service
Alarm facility
Internet browsing
Messaging via TV
Viewing guest accounts via TV

HEAD-END

SWITCH

Middleware
Server

IPTV
Structure

IP NETWORK

IPTV Advantages
The system gives HD reception in all TV
points
The system offers a lot of interactive
services

IPTV Disadvantages
The
system
is
much
expensive
compared to the other system
The existing RF distribution network
cannot be used for this system
A separate network has to set up for
distributing the signal which may cause
interruption to hotel operation and
creates more financial expense.
The quality of data distribution network
will affect the performance of the